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Risk & Disruption
High ImpactNov 14, 2026

AI Cargo Thefts Hit $150M as Criminals Use Fake Carriers

Between June 2025 and June 2026, cargo thieves targeted artificial intelligence equipment with unprecedented sophistication, stealing more than $150 million according to Overhaul's AI Infrastructure I

FreightWaves#cargo-theft#ai-equipment#supply-chain-security
Risk & Disruption
ModerateOct 30, 2026

Cargo Theft Falls as Criminals Shift Focus to Premium Freight

According to Inbound Logistics, cargo theft incidents are declining overall, yet thieves are shifting their targeting strategies toward higher-value freight. This behavioral change suggests that while

Inbound Logistics#cargo-theft#freight-security#supply-chain-risk
Technology & Innovation
High ImpactSep 10, 2026

AI-Powered Gate Automation Slashes Dwell Times to 30 Seconds

EAIGLE has achieved 350% year-over-year growth by deploying an AI-powered computer vision platform that converts existing security camera infrastructure into fully automated, unmanned gate and yard op

FreightWaves#gate-automation#computer-vision#yard-management
Risk & Disruption
ModerateSep 7, 2026

880 Barrels Missing After £115K Guinness Heist Despite Trailer Recovery

A coordinated cargo theft operation targeting Guinness stock in the UK has resulted in recovered equipment but missing inventory, a critical distinction that underscores modern supply chain vulnerabil

FreightWaves#cargo-theft#supply-chain-security#organized-crime
Risk & Disruption
High ImpactAug 14, 2026

Data Center Cargo Thefts Reach $111M via New 'Bump and Run' Tactic

Nearly $111 million in high-value technology and data center cargo has been stolen since early June through a coordinated, increasingly sophisticated criminal network. The headline tactic involves del

FreightWaves#cargo-theft#bump-and-run-tactic#data-center-security
Risk & Disruption
High ImpactAug 10, 2026

Cargo Theft Acceleration: Are Your Security Measures Keeping Pace?

Cargo theft represents an escalating threat to supply chain operations across North America and globally, with criminal organizations exploiting routine vulnerabilities in securement practices and ope

Supply Chain Dive#cargo-theft#supply-chain-security#freight-protection
Risk & Disruption
High ImpactJul 23, 2026

Copper Emerges as Top Cargo Theft Target Across Supply Chains

Copper has become the primary target for cargo theft across global supply chains, driven by its elevated scrap market value and universal demand in electrical, renewable energy, and construction secto

Marine News Magazine#cargo-theft#copper-theft#supply-chain-security
Risk & Disruption
High ImpactJul 7, 2026

Cargo Theft & Fraud: Modern Risks Require Digital Solutions

Cargo theft and fraud represent an escalating supply chain security challenge, with both traditional tactics and modern schemes threatening shipments across all tiers of logistics networks. The resurg

FreightWaves#cargo-theft#supply-chain-security#freight-fraud
Risk & Disruption
ModerateJul 3, 2026

Holiday Cargo Thefts Peak July 4th: Theft Prevention Alert

Independence Day weekend creates a predictable security vulnerability across US freight networks. Verisk CargoNet's analysis of cargo theft patterns from 2021-2025 reveals that organized crime gangs s

The Loadstar#cargo-theft#holiday-risk#supply-chain-security
Risk & Disruption
ModerateJul 2, 2026

July 4 Freight Disruptions Amplify Cargo Theft Risk

Verisk CargoNet has issued a timely warning that the July 4th holiday period presents a compounding risk environment for supply chain professionals managing high-value freight. The convergence of holi

American Journal of Transportation#cargo-theft#supply-chain-risk#holiday-disruptions